Mission Serve 2008

A group of 10th graders, adults, and I returned Saturday from Cherokee, NC. We spent the week over there painting and roofing houses for those who really needed it. What a privilege it was to serve them for several days.

our team

Our fearless construction captain, Lee Waddell.

roofing

tubing

roofing

Sky Valley

Gwen and I traveled to Sky Valley, GA last weekend for a sweet reunion with Gwen's mother's side of the family. Her grandfather bought a house in the mountains which makes for a great place to gather as family. Gwen and I really enjoyed traveling together and stopping twice at our favorite fast food restaurant, Zaxby's. We had a blast spending the 4th at the reunion.

For some reason, Gwen loves taking pictures of me driving.

The view from the back deck of the house.

Our sweet niece Caroline

Gwen and I at the 4th of July picnic in Sky Valley

Drew, Kent, myself

July 4th is also Dorie's birthday!

The pregnant girls with their husbands

A romantic picture of Gwen and I before the fireworks

more painting

Last week before we went to Sky Valley, GA, I was able to paint our downstairs bathroom finally. We previously had to tear down old, tacky wall paper, repair the wall, and prepare the wall for paint. It's finally done and we can now use the toilet instead of having to walk upstairs every time! Parks, I know you'll like this post.

Impact 2008

the theme

the boys

worship

our director, Chris, surfing the tube...for a moment